Initial Training

To find an accredited institution for Dental or Dental Hygiene please go to: 

American Dental Association
How to: Click on education/careers tab, click on Dental Schools and Programs and then search for your desired career path.

Ohio State Dental Board Approved Courses: 
Radiology Courses
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
Coronal Polishing Courses

Testing Centers 


National Board Testing 312-440-2678 http://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/national-board-dental-examinations/
NERB 301-563-3300 http://www.cdcaexams.org/
DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) 800-367-3262 https://www.danb.org/
CODA (Certified Ohio Dental Assistants)
Carol Healy		 330-668-9985 or
ohiocodaexam@aol.com		 http://www.codacertification.org/
EFDA--Vicki Baldini
PO Box 4510, Dublin, OH 43016		 614-219-1559 or
614-581-5786		 http://codtinohio.org/information/ohio-efda-programs/
Dental Loan Repayment Program 614-466-4180 https://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/ohs/oral/safetynet/loanpgm.aspx
Tri CountyDental Hygienist Association 5 Year Refresher Course for Hygienist http://www.tricountydh.com/